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<p><b><i><font size="5" face="Arial">Faculty of Arts & Social Science </font></i></b><br>
<b><i><font size="5" face="Arial">Tenure-Track Position in Dramatic Art </font></i></b>
<p><font face="Arial"> The University of Windsor's School of Dramatic Art seeks applications for a tenure-track position in Costume Design at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing </font><b><font face="Arial">July 1, 2007</font></b><font face="Arial">. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. </font>
<p><font face="Arial">The School of Dramatic Art at the University of Windsor is one of the oldest and best established theatre and drama programs in the country. Our graduates have made a mark on both the world stage and in film, as well as in education. Currently Dramatic Art offers honours degree programs in Acting, Drama in Education and Community, and Dramatic Art, and a wide ranging subscription season of plays through University Players that serve the community. For further information about the School of Dramatic Art, visit our web site at </font><font face="Arial"><a href="http://www.uwindsor.ca/drama">http://www.uwindsor.ca/drama</a></font><font face="Arial">.</font>
<p><font face="Arial">The School of Dramatic Art operates in a state-of-the-art facility, which opened in July 2003 and contains spacious studios for Acting, Voice, Movement, and Drama in Education and Community, and a flexible-seat Studio Theatre. All studios are equipped for video-conferencing, sound and have computer connections for presentation delivery. University Players, the acting company of the School of Dramatic Art, also operates a 322 seat main stage in Essex Hall. </font>
<p><font face="Arial">The City of Windsor has a vital and expanding cultural community and we are within easy driving distance to Stratford, Toronto, Detroit, and Chicago. Boundless opportunities exist to explore and expand creative potential within both the University setting and the community.</font>
<p><font face="Arial">Responsibilities will include the teaching of courses in costume design, and areas related to individual expertise, as well as program development. The successful candidate will design costumes and accessories for main-stage productions, and/or supervise senior student design projects for the main-stage. The ability to render traditional costume plates, plus a thorough knowledge of fabric manipulation, millinery, apparel, and hair and make-up design are required. A working knowledge of a computer-aided costume program is necessary. Budget and management skills are essential. </font>
<p><font face="Arial">The candidate must have at least an MFA in Costume Design by date of appointment and teaching experience at the post-secondary level. Professional experience is also desired. Please do not send a portfolio with the initial application. Should an applicant be short-listed, examples of the design process including, but not limited to, renderings with swatches, costume plots and production photos, will be required. </font>
<p><font face="Arial">Applications will include: </font>
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<li><font face="Arial">a letter of application, including a statement of citizenship/immigration status; </font>
<li><font face="Arial">a current curriculum vitae; </font>
<li><font face="Arial">statements of teaching and creative activity interests; </font>
<li><font face="Arial">a teaching dossier or evidence of teaching effectiveness that might include sample course outlines or teaching evaluations; </font>
<li><font face="Arial">a statement of teaching philosophy and creative activity interests; </font>
<li><font face="Arial">samples of scholarly work; </font>
<li><font face="Arial">graduate transcripts, if a recent PhD; and </font>
<li><font face="Arial">three current letters of reference forwarded by the referees.</font></ul>
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<font face="Arial">To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by </font><b><font face="Arial">January 2, 2007</font></b><font face="Arial"> to: </font><div align="center"><br>
<b><font face="Arial">Prof. Lionel Walsh, Director, School of Dramatic Art<br>
University of Windsor, Windsor, ON N9B 3P4<br>
Phone: (519) 253-3000, Ext. 2805, Fax: (519) 971-3629 Email: walsha@uwindsor.ca</font></b></div><br>
<font face="Arial">Applications may still be received after the deadline date. If you are unable to submit the application by the deadline date, you should contact and alert the Director that you intend to submit an application after the deadline date. If you are viewing the advertisement after the deadline date, you should contact the Director to find out the status of the search and discuss the possibility of submitting an application. The acceptance of a late submission is at the discretion of the appointments committee.</font>
<p><font face="Arial">The University of Windsor is committed to equity in its academic policies, practices, and programs; supports diversity in its teaching, learning, and work environments; and ensures that applications from members of traditionally marginalized groups are seriously considered under its employment equity policy. Those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and its scholarship include, but are not limited to, women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of sexual minority groups. The University of Windsor invites you to apply to our welcoming community and to self-identify as a member of one of these groups. International candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.</font>
<p><font face="Arial">To ensure that you are considered within the priorities of the Employment Equity Program, you may self-identify in your letter of application or in a separate letter to the Presidential Commission on Employment Equity, Office of Faculty Recruitment and Retention (OFRR), 325 Chrysler Hall Tower, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, N9B 3P4.</font>
<p><font face="Arial">The University of Windsor, one of Ontario’s leading academic institutions, provides a learning-centred approach which prepares its graduates for the challenges of tomorrow. Information about the University of Windsor and its programs may be found at </font><font face="Arial"><a href="http://www.uwindsor.ca/">http://www.uwindsor.ca/</a></font><font face="Arial">. For more information on living and working at the University of Windsor, visit the Office of Faculty Recruitment Web site at </font><font face="Arial"><a href="http://www.uwindsor.ca/facultypositions/">http://www.uwindsor.ca/facultypositions/</a></font><font face="Arial">, e-mail recruit@uwindsor.ca, or contact Dr. Janice Drakich, Director, Faculty Recruitment at (877) 665-6608 toll free within North America, or call collect outside of North America at (519) 561-1432.</font></body></html>